Step-by-Step Breakdown
Deep Carve
Initiate a standard cutback but hold the rail longer and harder. Your goal is to turn 180 degrees back towards the breaking wave.
Target the Foam
Look for the whitewater or the curling lip. You want to hit it high and with speed. Don't turn short!
The Rebound
As you hit the foam, bank off it like a berm. Transfer your weight aggressively back to your inside rail to snap the board around.
Exit with Speed
The rebound should propel you forward with renewed speed. Flow straight into your next bottom turn.
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Find elite coachesPro tips
- Hold the rail! If you let go, you'll slide out.
- Open your chest completely to the wave during the carve.
- The rebound is the most explosive part—give it everything.
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